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Was the Coke Studio homecoming event last night a disaster? I was not invited to the event but most of my lifestyle blogger friends were. My newsfeed last night till this morning was all about it. Some were ranting about how they were inconvenienced about the event cancellation while most were thankful and fully understood … Continue reading WAS THE COKE STUDIO HOMECOMING EVENT LAST NIGHT A DISASTER?

Have you been meaning to visit the world's number one island paradise Boracay after its reopening last October 26, 2018? Then, here is your chance! Thanks to AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline.

Batanes is an island group province located at the northernmost tip of the Philippines. Undeniably, Batanes is one of the most sought after places to visit in the Philippines because of its mystifying beauty. In fact, Batanes is the only province in the country that is protected in its entirety, both landscapes and seascapes and … Continue reading MY FAVORITE BED AND BREAKFAST IN BATANES

When I visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in January this year, I missed Batu Caves. Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside India. It is located in the northern part of Kuala Lumpur. I already paid for the day tour online while in Manila. A city tour was scheduled in the morning … Continue reading HOW TO GET TO BATU CAVES, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Mindanao, the second biggest land mass of the Philippine archipelago of more than 7,100 islands, has always fascinated me. Personally, I think that Mindanao has not been given all these years the amount of attention it rightfully deserves. To many, Mindanao still remains a big mystery. Most of the news we got about Mindanao were about insurgency and war-torn places. But those are all in the past I believe.

Who Am I? I have been a marketer for as long as I can remember, handling both pharmaceutical and consumer brands locally and across Asia Pacific as a Regional Brand Manager. I used to handle anti-hypertensive, anti-cholesterol and specialty products. I crossed over to Consumer Marketing to handle Cherifer, the Philippines' number one multivitamin brand. … Continue reading FIRST CONSUMER INSIGHTING & STORYTELLING CONFERENCE 2018 LAUNCHES APRIL

By Hyacinth Uri Your best trip ever starts with TravelBook.ph's Destination: PH! TravelBook.ph, one of the country's leading online travel agencies, will be having its first travel fair entitled "Destination: PH" from March 16 to 18, 2018, at the 4th Floor, Activity Center, Century City Mall in Makati. As part of TravelBook.ph's objective to promote … Continue reading TRAVELBOOK.PH LAUNCHES FIRST TRAVEL FAIR ENTITLED DESTINATION: PH

Hubsan Intelligent Co., Ltd is a major manufacturer of remote-controlled drones from Shenzhen, China. They have over 20 different kinds of quadcopters or a helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. In the fourth quarter of 2017, a new Hubsan quadcopter in the USA and Europe was launched, the HUBSAN H122D X4 Storm. … Continue reading HUBSAN H122D X4 STORM | A BEGINNER’S DRONE

Are you looking for a place for that much awaited family outing, couple getaway or team building? Well, Olivia's The Coffee Estate might be a good choice for you. The Coffee Estate is located in the Coffee Capital of the Philippines, Amadeo, Cavite. Five minutes away from Tagaytay. Here is what I like about The … Continue reading OLIVIA’S THE COFFEE ESTATE

Last month, I visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend a meeting with a prospective client. Aside from blogging, I do marketing and business development consultancy work for a number of multinational companies. After confirming the meeting dates with the client, I immediately contacted my fellow travel blogger Erica Poyauan to help me find a decent … Continue reading PULLMAN KL BANGSAR HOTEL IS NOT JUST A BUSINESS HOTEL

Verdict: EAT! If you are into authentic Japanese cuisine, then you have to try Nobu Restaurant located at the Level 1 of Nobu South Tower, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Boulevard corner Macapagal Avenue Brgy.Tambo, Paranaque City. They serve Nobu-unique modern Japanese dishes fused with Peruvian influences. On February 21, 2018, I had the most wonderful … Continue reading EAT OR EEK? | NOBU MANILA’S SEVEN-COURSE MEAL